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Central States announced that it has become a member of Certified Employee-Owned
Certified Employee-Owned (Certified EO) is the leading certification program for employee-owned companies in America. Central States, a leader in metal building components, roofing and building systems, is 100% employee-owned by its 1,400 employees. The announcement coincides with the celebration of National Employee Ownership month observed by businesses across the country every ...
The power of apprenticeship
By Jessica Bravo. A close look at two different apprenticeship journeys that led to the same long-term career. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with two apprentices, Walter Marshall and Ian Cranmer, about their unique experiences in WTI’s Apprenticeship Program and the significance of apprenticeships ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® announces enhanced and more robust Spanish offerings
Spanish content is now on a dedicated section of the RCS website sponsored by SRS Distribution Para Latinos. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, has made their Spanish offerings more robust. This dedicated section of the website, sponsored by SRS Distribution Para ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
By asking a handful of business questions and measuring responses across several demographics, the survey helps give an indication of the reroofing market’s strength and trajectory. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking ...
Developing the future of roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. A growing movement and how contractors can get involved. In an effort to tackle the ongoing labor shortage in the roofing industry, SkillsUSA has emerged as a key player in workforce development, offering vocational training that prepares students for leadership and hands-on roles in skilled ...
East Coast port workers on strike
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. The strike is likely to stop the flow of nearly all goods that customarily come through East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, including food, automobiles and building supplies. On Tuesday morning, October 1, 2024, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike following months of failed ...
Calling all furry friends!
By Dani Sheehan. Show off your hardworking, four-legged partner or loyal companion in this year’s Top Dogs Calendar Contest. It’s that time of year again – time to let your dog fetch the spotlight in the TRI-BUILT® Top Dogs Calendar Contest! Think your pup has what it takes to be ...
Shielding the shoreline
By Emma Peterson. In this case study, DuPont™ Tedlar® brings beauty and resilience to Florida homes. The Floridian coast can be a challenging place to build along. From the threat of unique storm events to run-of-the-mill rainstorms and climate considerations, contractors need to make sure they are using the right ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® announces opening of 2024 Roofing Industry Trends Survey
This Trends Survey, sponsored by Beacon, identifies current needs in the industry and top business issues roofing contractors are facing while giving insight into the state of the industry. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the opening of its latest Roofing ...
How one contractor is confronting mental health in construction
By Jesse Sanchez. Mississippi roofing company tackles the mental health crisis in construction to help prevent suicide. In the construction industry, where suicide rates remain alarmingly high, Graham Roofing, a small business in West Point, Mississippi, has taken significant steps to address the issue by implementing a comprehensive ...
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